Yeah that's how I always end my sets. I think it helps a lot for learning how to handle an unstable bike.

I've got roller coming in the mail so i'm really pumped, it's going to be a workout since the rollers are 2.25 inches, but it'll get me in shape. You been out to the track recently andre?

Some units have a mag resistance unit that bolts on. Kreitlers have a fan. There's another one that uses a set of magnets mounted on a bar. My personal favorite is to use an old towel folded underneath one of the rear rollers.

Take them for warming up and between races. It makes a pretty significant difference over just using the warm-up track. Although, you don't get to chat as much.

Whoa, I used rollers on my new 28c Randonneur (just the rear) this morning and the resistance went up 2-fold over the 23c Schwalbe I was using.

Oh, I do that too. I was just referring to rollers purely as a training tool like MIN was talking about. I usually aim to get my full warm up done on the actual track before races, and then use the rollers as recovery between events/keeping my legs warm/keeping a smooth pedal stroke. Pretty much I go straight from finish line to my rollers in those cases haha. Riding the cool-down track at Alpenrose is kind of a joke in comparison...

No, when I was in PDX for the break it was too wet, and now I'm gonna be back in Eugene for the foreseeable future until spring break...

Yep, rollers here too. I've had to jack my gearing way up and get comfortable with numbness but hey, I climb the walls if I can't ride. Aside from a few wonderful crashes early on, I've been loving it. The first few days are pretty revealing. I've cycled for years but... my form was terrible, or so my rollers have revealed. Can't say enough good things about them.

i tried rollers for like 15mins, i was about ready to call EMS.

You can't fool the rollers. :lol:

or just let some air out of your tires.

I hope by crash you mean crash with exhaustion-- it's one thing to make it sound like a plane is taking off in my tiny apartment building, but to also add the occasional indoor cycling accident to the cacophony? Bananas.

This is encouraging: between the inability to adjust the resistance of the cheap ones and the mysterious package-numbing side-effect, I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to even stay on the things long enough to get a good workout. I think I'm just mistakenly imagining the ride to be something like spinning, when in fact it's much harder?

F-it. Just ordered the Travel Trac Technique PRO Alloy Rollers. Can't wait.

I used to work out on rollers during the rainy days in South Florida (which means at least a couple times a week in summer). The noise was no concern, I had my own house, no neighbors to worry about.

A few months ago I was at the Makuhari bike show in Tokyo with my gf. A company had a set of rollers on display, and they were allowing people to try them out. An assistant held onto the saddle of the demo bike while different riders took turns wobbling, shaking, and eventually giving up.

I told my gf that the riders were a joke, and she dared me to get in line and ride on the rollers myself. I can't refuse a dare, so I rolled up the leg of my jeans, and after 20 minutes of waiting, I finally got my turn. It took a moment to get used to riding on the rollers, as I hadn't been on them in years, but after a few seconds I was riding smoothly and unassisted. A crowd of people quickly formed, and a chorus of "sugoi!" went up.

I rode for about 5 minutes, putting on a good show. I picked up a flier from the sales person, and stuffed it into my souvenir bag.

Coincidentally enough, I took out this flier the other night and ordered a set of their rollers online. Winters in Tokyo are cold, and it rains as much here as it did in South Florida. I'm no longer living in a house, and my apartment is not well insulated, but my neighbor practices his karaoke at all hours of the day and night, so I'm looking forward to making a little noise in return.

I usually watch racing videos and documentaries while riding on rollers. The only places where time passes more slowly than a roller workout is a DMV line, hospital emergency room, or a jail holding cell.

I bought the minoura advanced rollers from performance and I've had to take them apart three times so far. After about two weeks of using them they start squealing so loud, when I take them apart and put them back together the sound stops. Oil is the only thing so far to pro long this annoying episode. Oh and btw when I say squealing I mean ear piercing nails on a chalk board, Jim Carrey making the most annoying sound ever! I got them on a sale for a hundred dollars with coupon, I'm not really complaining, just wondering if anyone else out there has the same problem.

It is just spinning. It is hard.

Ok. I'm already spinning once or twice a week for 45+ min, so I guess I'll be ready for it. It just seemed like, judging from the amount of time people seem to be spending on the rollers in this thread (20 min +/-), it might be somehow more difficult, but apparently it's just a comfort issue. I'll know soon enough, can't wait. :thumb:

It isn't that hard, but that depends on your balance. If you've got good balance you'll pick it up in a matter of mins.

Couple of tips
Always spin a high gear, the faster the wheels are moving, the easier it is to balance
Never look at the rollers or your wheels, always focus on a point in front of you
Don't have a death grip on the bars, just have your hands loosely on them, try and relax
If you do fall, it will be the same as falling over at a stop light
When in doubt, always pedal, the bike will right itself "when in doubt, throttle out"

By crash, I mean, falling off the rollers. Indoor exercise has never been so dangerous, at first. Really, the first few tries are strange, after that, you're good. You just have to learn how to react to the sideways motion - I was overreacting.

As for the noise, I'm on Kreitler's and they're no louder than a standard trainer. I suppose a downstairs neighbor wouldn't be too excited though.

Nice to see others are having the same problems I am. Just did 20mins, not much but better than nothing.

Anyone? Ever? Yes. Ever seen R.A.S.H.?

Had my rollers for a couple weeks and the 2.25 inch drums have been killing me, it's been great. Took me about five minutes before i could go full out sprinting in the saddle. My question is, is there a way to get a computer on the actual rollers and not the bike?

I just posted some rollers for trade in the trade forum. I'm looking for a regular resistance trainer.

I'm a wuss. No balance whatsoever. That's why I was never good at BMX flatland either. :(

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...06#post8305906

I just received my rollers in the mail. I tried to ride them just now for a second and holy **** I almost fell on my ass several times. So tomorrow with the aid of my hallway I will take my second attempt at it I'm pretty excited.